30 Cheap Items Every Prepper Should Stockpile

This video shows 30 inexpensive items that every prepper should stockpile.
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Get the Ultimate Stockpile Checklist for FREE when you sign up for my newsletter! www.diyprepper.com/ultimate-stockpile-checklist/ Recommended Prepper and Survival Gear: Large Ferro Rod: amzn.to/4dwWiIc (affiliate link) Small Ferro Rod Multipack: amzn.to/3wE5jhQ (affiliate link) Stormproof Matches: amzn.to/3QEGrxh (affiliate link) Paracord: amzn.to/3wjDOdB (affiliate link) 1-Liter Water Storage Bags: amzn.to/3WA1EfD (affiliate link) Sillcock Key: amzn.to/44CIl7l (affiliate link) Lifestraw Water Filter: amzn.to/44xh4mV (affiliate link) Water Treatment Tablets: amzn.to/3wtHDwC (affiliate link) Reliance Aquatainer: amzn.to/3wsR4fO (affiliate link) Collapsible Water Storage Container: amzn.to/3WAcgLB (affiliate link) Mora Companion: amzn.to/3V37lSp (affiliate link) Trangia Alcohol Stove: amzn.to/3WyKI9e (affiliate link) Mylar Blanket Multipack: amzn.to/3UyAGm3 (affiliate link) Heavy Duty Mylar Blanket: amzn.to/4dvhQ87 (affiliate link) Mosquito Head Net: amzn.to/3UCqKrO (affiliate link) Write In The Rain Pad: amzn.to/44ABviQ (affiliate link) Eneloop Rechargeable Batteries Kit: amzn.to/3WS7tFF (affiliate link) Anker USB Battery Bank: amzn.to/3JUyyQx (affiliate link) Energizer LED Lantern: amzn.to/4baExNi (affiliate link) Battery-Operated Tent Fan: amzn.to/3QHUm5N (affiliate link) Compressed Towels: amzn.to/4bh5GOM (affiliate link) Prepper's Long-Term Survival Guide Second Edition: amzn.to/3wjF14D (affiliate link) How to Survive the End of the World As We Know It: amzn.to/4acJrrM (affiliate link) Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag: amzn.to/4ajuELL (affiliate link) Encyclopedia of Country Living: amzn.to/44HVpbJ (affiliate link) SAS Survival Handbook: amzn.to/4dwel1c (affiliate link) Jackery Solar Generators: www.jackery.com?aff=646& (affiliate link) Prepper Beef Long-Term Survival Steak: survivalbeef.com/ (affiliate link) Harvest Right Freeze Dryers: affiliates.harvestright.com/1915.html (affiliate link) This channel is owned and operated by DIY Prepper. DIYPrepper.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This channel also participates in other affiliate programs and is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies.

[@louishagene3332]

Soaking beans and rice overnight reduces cooking times significantly

[@IMBrute-ir7gz]

As I watch these survival videos, I'm always amazed at how seldom rocket stoves are mentioned! Having owned mine for almost twenty years and numerous camping trips, I wouldn't hesitate to make this my primary cooking system once TSHTF.

[@user-el4mn4dm2d]

Iam sorry but what is a Rocket stove?? Could you send me an answer please NZ

[@marilynd3996]

You can make your own with bricks.

[@user-cw7kq5gh4k]

Utube channel Homestead Corner, Jinne shows how to build a rocket stove.

[@BlkFireHawk427]

​@user-el4mn4dm2d just look up rocket stove on the search. It would be alot easier than explaining what it is.

[@tennesseeterri]

You are right about that, I have been wanting to build one myself. What kind do you use? I know there are tons of types but I'm wondering which one would you recommend? Thank you in advance.

[@tennesseeterri]

Grab some hot glue sticks. You can melt them over a fire to make strong repairs. No electric needed.

[@markarca6360]

We use a candle🕯️to do that.

[@lewis9888]

I've been Prepping since the late 70's and am retired. My team will be here on the farm when SHTF. I have several Lifestraws but I have more Sawyer Minis. I know how to make charcoal and have access to sand so we will be able to make water filters. We have a well with a hand pump in it, a creek on the farm, three ponds nearby and a lake a few miles away. I have various kinds of matches put away in water proof containers. Many Oil Lamps, Oil & wicks. Wood Stove and plenty of trees/wood. A good sized collection of old manual hand tools (gardening, wood working, mechanical, etc). Yes, I have holes in my preps. You can not prepare for every possibility that may occur. We have an extensive library. Too much to list. Keep Prepping my friends.

[@suzannebaker725]

Great advice! You can also waterproof your matches inexpensively. Get some clear nail polish hardening coat ($tree ) coat one end of matches, stick inside pages of book to dry, when dry coat other end(I just dip them into bottle), dry within pages of book. Doing both ends keeps any water from traveling within the wood to dampen the interior. Fabulous job on your preps and God bless!

[@michaelgillett5744]

All us old folks may be the only ones left..

[@user-rc7jc8qg7q]

Cheap items you can never have enough of is tarps and rolls of poly. As someone that has the worst luck for being hit by tornadoes these are critical. Being able to temporarily fix a roof greatly reduces damage and allows one to stay in their home.

[@michaelmorrison5280]

Could also be used for collecting water in a pinch.

[@EL-Duder-Reno]

For hygiene, try using a new garden pump sprayer as a bidet

[@phaedrabrooks5565]

Excellent idea

[@Joe60459]

It's also a great way to shower if you have limited water

[@jrae6608]

Great idea

[@suzannebaker725]

The little plastic squirt bottles used for condiments (mustard/ketchup/oil) are good too and can be gotten at $tree.

[@benanglin1458]

I just prefer to scoot across the carpet like my did.

[@red88chevy]

City of Odessa, TX turned off it's water yesterday due to a leak. Today they turned it back on and issued a boil notice, that's why you have to have water for emergencies cause you never know when this will happen!

[@Nisa-gm5wg]

City turned off our water as well during the winter storm 2021 in Memphis Tennessee. I had plenty drinking water but not enough to flush the toilets. Thank the Lord I had plenty of snow ( shoveled it in buckets and melted on top of the stove). I learned my lesson. I keep 10 5 gallon jugs of water in my pantry as well as 10 cases of bottled water. If I know in advance that a storm is coming then I also fill up the bathtub’s too.

[@paemtff9412]

Funny thing….. watching this just now and found the book “how to survive the end of the world” in like-new condition in the local thrift store dumpster approximately 14 hours ago.

[@suzannebaker725]

You are blessed! One of the best books out there!

[@kathleenredick275]

"Shoe Goo" repairs more than shoes.

[@jesusfreakster101]

Just bought a nice home in country, well built, high elevation etc, deep water well. Owner was military contractor out of country most of 2023. Coliform ended up in pipes, required multiple chlorinations to clean from pipes… just remember stagnant water turns toxic quite quickly.

[@robertprier460]

Next time you see an Oriental market stop in as they have butane bottles for 1.25 each and yes in Texas.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing Robert!

[@shirleyclarke4867]

WOW! This is great to know!

[@stevenvandoren3390]

Definitely enjoy easy to follow content so my wife understands and doesn't feel like I'm explaining like a crazy person

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Steven!

[@user-bi8ko7kc6h]

Since it’s getting closer to summer and I never seen a prepper talks about it. I used a thing called reusable neck cooling ring last summer and purchased a lot this year. They cost from a few dollars to 20 depends on the brand and the variety. I tend to get the 28c version which will auto refreeze under 28c and feels like 15c on your neck. You can put it in the fridge, freezer or just water. No electricity required. Very good for the kids because you don’t need to worry about them handling a mini hand hold fan on the street. The one I’ve got last about 2hrs at around 30c then I grab another one. Got mind from Amazon Uk, not sure are they available in the US. (This is not an ad 😂)

[@Komplikhated]

Sillcock faucet tool fantastic idea!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@rich4050]

I love the idea of books in the prep. I've been gardening for over 23 years, but I always go back to my garden books for answers when problem solving my food. Seeds is also a good thing to prep in the bug out bag there dirt cheap last for years and will provide food forever as long as you save seed.

[@Eurynomea]

The Country Living book was one of the first prepper books we ever bought!

[@diypreppertv]

Nice!

[@johnwalters1055]

Carla Emory had lunch with us at our home about 1999 wonderful lady . Wish there were more like her. I had done every thing listed on the cover page on her book .wow memories are great!

[@r.f.pennington746]

I'm thinking that J.R. and I must be twins separated at the orphanage. My wife and I both have Broncos (she, the Baby Bronco...) and we keep a plastic tub in the back end with our EDC/Emergency stuff like tire plugs, air compressor, traffic cones, lanterns, small tool kit, etc. We also keep a sewing kit, duct tape, electrical tape, zip ties, paracord and all the other stuff mentioned in this video. Guess what?--over the years of carrying stuff like this, it is the zip ties, tape, superglue and paracord that gets requisitioned most often. On the waterproof matches, we just make our own out of strike-anywhere and candle wax. Learned the hard way once to coat the entire match stem as water CAN get soaked up by the wooden stem. On the old hurricane wick lamps, in a pinch they'll burn veggie oil and other types. In a pinch, as some oils soot more than others!

[@reliableprepper]

❤ YOU'RE MY FAVORITE PREPPER CHANNEL ❤

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@benanglin1458]

Shoe-Goo is great for repairing footwear, ripped backpacks, tarps, etc. I’ve used it to make a protective toe-covering on athletic shoes that had holes at the end of the shoe. It’s so strong you have to put Vaseline in the screw cap or it seals to the tube.

[@NEWCalmingRelaxingMusic]

Also reminded me to add Vaseline to my preppers list! 👍

[@anneyday3493]

I added a couple of items to my shopping list from this video. Just to top up. Thanks JR!

[@americansuperdad5769]

You can't stock pile super glue. I have had to throw many away as they dry up in time. I stored them in a pack at room temperature, and they all dried up. These were sealed and never used.

[@Lee_Proffit]

Try storing it in the fridge 🙂

[@funwithjellyandlou1065]

Great video, thanks for sharing! Always good to remember the basics. First aid supplies do have a “best before” in the U.K. so always a good idea to rotate if possible. My mums “emergency first aid supplies” were essentially pouches of dust…so heads up preppers: check your 15 year old first aid kit over. 😅 We love those compressed towels. Great for toddlers sticky fingers…not just butt related 😂 Love garden sprayers for washing dishes/washing people too. Although not the same one that had chemicals of course!

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@lindamarcom4107]

Where did you buy the compressed towels??

[@chefmatthewlafferty]

You can also use flex seel on your sleeping bag to help it retain heat.

[@annieoakley1905]

Never stop being awesome!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Annie!

[@hokudadog7637]

i suggest buying good thread, and not rely on the travel kit versions. Any sewing store would do!

[@jamesfox9922]

I use dental floss for thread... It's very strong...

[@paulfuryes203]

Great video, JR. Thanks for the info.

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome Paul! Thanks for watching!

[@bren6773]

Always informative and easy to understand. Great channel!

[@grannyshell5425]

Great video full of great info!! Thanks for reminding everyone of these items that's very important to have!!!! Prep and pray folks!!! 🙏

[@darlenecarter7859]

Thank you for keeping us informed

[@kgrant3184]

Thanks, JT! Cheers!

[@dbrennan1523]

I love those string lights, I have several that are USB to pair with battery packs I have around the house. I can have one in the kitchen, one in the living room, one in the bathroom and cover most things. Each string light uses 3-4 watts so those battery packs go a long way. If I want something smaller a USB keyboard light stick only uses 1 watt, lights up a bathroom good enough to see what you're doing. Also can pair it with a smaller battery pack. I have a lot of batteries for my Dewalt Drill and Blower, so I bought some lighting as well that can utilize those batteries since I already have them. Works great.

[@jeffhenderson3184]

I don’t understand. What lights are these… and how do you use with a battery pack? Could you help by being more specific? Thanks!

[@a.r.r.5626]

Excellent overview, JR! Thanks for the time you took to put this together.

[@joey_the_farmdawg]

Perfect video for these times we’re in now! Thanks for sharing!! 😁

[@carolinedubose5136]

Great video!! Thank you!

[@fabienneroure9995]

As always, excellent video thank you! God bless and cheers from Ontario Canada.🦌

[@Charles-bj7qu]

I enjoy your videos, keep up the great work.

[@typolive8663]

Your videos are always on point. This one is so full of info we’ll have to watch it a few times! Thank you and God Bless

[@rebeccasanford8607]

WIZZIES are the paper pellets that expand with water! I have a box. Also contains a carrying tube that holds 10 Pellets, they are AWSOME

[@lindamarcom4107]

Where do you buy them??

[@ronaldsimmonds1002]

All great recommendations. Thank you, JR.✝️🇺🇸👍🏻

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome Ronald! Thanks for watching!

[@MPGunther1]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@gailntag]

Great video

[@christywallace73]

I have a few of those same battery operated fans. I also found a rechargeable fan at my supermarket for $10 and it works well, wish I would’ve grabbed a few for that price.

[@heidigib01]

Some great ideas

[@cmbart1]

Found 2-packs of Sawyer minis at Wally world not too long ago for $20-25 range

[@danielcox8498]

Greetings from Tennessee. While they don't always have them in stock, if you have a Dollar tree check with them because they have the wound care kits like the one from Walmart and they're only $1.25 each. Since the boxes are a bit bulky, I put them in the bread loaf size clear totes they also sell for $1.25. You can get 5 or 6 in a tote.

[@Coyotes-galore]

It's funny how we now think of something costing $20 as inexpensive when several years back a price of $20 would give me second thought as ... was it worth that high cost. Times are a changin. 😮 🇺🇸

[@phillipwebb1258]

Good advice

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Phillip!

[@gregggoldstein3449]

About steel thermoses, is it dangerous to boil water in a double walled thermos? Air trapped between the inner and outer shell, heated, could explode with prolonged contact with heat. Most preppers endorse a single walled stainless steel container to boil water. Plus, a double wall is designed to keep cold beverages cold. The other nice feature of containing clean drinking water in a double wall thermos is to prevent contents inside from freezing if left in your vehicle over night in fridgid weather, will not freeze nor cause water sealed inside the chance to expand. But i would pack a seperate single walled stainless steel thermos for boiling water. And a spring loaded gadget fishermen use for a different purpose to hug the sides of the inside throat of the single wall stainless steel thermos to use a carbiner and chain to hang bottle over a fire. And oven mittens to grab chain from hanger and move the hot thermos to a safe location to squeeze the spring loaded prongs to release the bottle from the prongs which suspended it over the fire.

[@stevedrager7881]

Good question. Most good thermos would have a vacuum between the walls so there would not be an over pressure problem, but that same vacuum makes it a horrible conductor to try and boil water. So either way, not a good choice for double wall.

[@StubbsMillingCo.]

Books shall include those on- Economics, prepping, butchery, livestock raising, wound care, TECC, CPR, First Aid, gardening, fuel and engine systems, oil and hydraulics, magnets and electrical, family, math, science, English, writing styles…. To name a few.

[@stevespringer8385]

great video. thank you. if we fill the aquatainers with tap water, how long will the water keep, ie how long can water be safely stored and safe to drink?

[@rodneymoore7270]

I carry a battery powered lighter that is battery powered that looks like an old school zippo that recharges with a phone charger and the charge last a LOOOOOONNNNNNNG TIME ..... I have carried a serviceable knife since the late 60's ....... solar phone charger for phone or if needed that lighter ....

[@wehrmeister]

Good video, I'll rather have a lot of cheaper stuff over fewer more expensive items anyday, especially with food. If it's SHTF long enough, beans and rice will fill my belly for quite awhile. I'm pretty sure we're in the same neck of the woods, where do you take your tanks for refills?

[@TheMargo420]

Thanks JR. I've been missing you?

[@diypreppertv]

Hi Margot! I’ve been posting videos weekly. Sometimes they don’t show up for people though. Thanks for watching!

[@karensmith1832]

Do have to get more duck tape! Thanks for the reminder

[@kenhughes4715]

Good ideas.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Ken!

[@glenmo1]

Where I live I can't find ethanol free gas so I buy Lucas ethanol remover I like it a lot better than stabil

[@suzyjane7694]

Talk about covering ground. Thank you.

[@m.myrick7086]

WHERE CAN i GET A LARGE FERROR ROD FOR $11.00??

[@user-yn7ir7jn8k]

Don't forget zip ties random size zip ties can be used for anything

[@pamglover209]

Hi found some thing you and your viewers will like a good example of Not Being Prepared 😮😮The Twilight zone, The Shelter season3 EP3.

[@vickigrayson4525]

What's going to HELP YOU NOT DIE is to go to CHURCH LIVE FOR THE LORD AND DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT 🙏

[@Virtuouswoman73]

Amen

[@alesiaholliday7376]

However God also tells us to prepare

[@jd4810]

Amen.

[@sitnhere]

Not sure about the going to church part nowadays......might be better off online with a site of believers that are advanced in The Word. Cultivating a closer relationship with the Lord on a daily basis AND reading your Bible is the best way to go.

[@retiredchef238]

You can pray anywhere and god hears us. God tells us to prepare. And you will be one of the first people to knock on our Doors when your starving.

[@MariaN-wf1jh]

HELLO GTSY

[@kristifreeman5830]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching Kristi!

[@Olyphoto7]

Don’t forget Shoe Goo, it’s not just for shoes.

[@jeffhenderson3184]

What else is it useful for?

[@sharriceowens913]

Wait wait if a life straw dont remove viruses or chemicals what DOES it remove? Bacteria? U can do that with boiling . What was the name of the one that does

[@user-gk7eo4gr5t]

Don't stock up on perishables 😮

[@benjaminpendleton7797]

Long underwear.

[@kemalalsancak665]

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[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

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